Eyas
A boy's name of Middle English origin with 80 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A young hawk or falcon in the nest, or that has not yet fledged, especially one that will be trained for falconry.
Eyas is a boy's baby name of Middle English origin, from the falconry term for a young hawk or falcon that has not yet fledged. Derived from the French niais (nestling), it carries the wild, free-spirited energy of a bird of prey just beginning to discover its power — an evocative name for parents drawn to nature and the art of falconry.
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In the American context, Eyas is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2014–2024). Its Middle English roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Eyas is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #9229), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eyas has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2014.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 37 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 43 | — |
The Story of Eyas
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Eyas is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Eyas are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Eyas?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Eyas — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2014, peaked in the 2010s with 43 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Eyas by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2014–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9229 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11249 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7411 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12719 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9876 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11195 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9079 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8359 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11153 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12656 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8351 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2014–2024